American red snapper caught offshore near Anna Maria Island

Red Snapper

Also called: American Red Snapper

The American red snapper is the crown jewel of Gulf bottom fishing — brilliant red, hard-pulling, and superb on the plate. When the season opens, they're the most sought-after fish out there.

Our federal offshore permit lets us run far enough to reach the better grades of these prized snapper.

Size
Commonly 5–20 pounds
Fight
Hard, immediate dive
On the table
Iconic — clean, white, sweet
Best season
Federal seasons are limited — book early

How we catch Red Snapper

We drop live and cut bait to deep reefs, ledges, and wrecks on full-day offshore trips during the federal season.

On the table

An icon for good reason — clean, white, sweet fillets. Highly regulated, so seasons are short and prized.